Acrylic 2-Ply Folded Yarn from Germany
This is a multiple (folded) yarn made from 85% or more acrylic staple fibers, twisted from two single yarns into a plied structure, not intended for retail sale. It falls under HTS 5509.32.00.00 due to its composition exceeding 85% acrylic and being classified as multiple (folded) yarn per Chapter 55 notes. Primarily used in industrial weaving or knitting processes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 85%+ acrylic threshold; provide mill certificates for yarn construction
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as single yarn under 5509.31